Case Interview

Case Interview

Some companies, especially those involved in consulting and finance, are concerned not only with your experience in a particular area, but also with your ability to address unfamiliar, complex problems and reach logical conclusions based on available facts. In essence, they want to test your ability to solve problems that may arise in a real-life situation while working for them. The emphasis here is on your thought process; there is not necessarily a right or wrong answer.

Case Interview Questions evaluate candidates in several of the following areas:

Logical reasoning

Creativity

Quantitative skills

Business judgment (not business knowledge)

Pragmatism

Ability to structure problem-solving

Intellectual curiosity and enthusiasm

Ability to think quickly and perform under pressure

Ability to clearly communicate your answer

Ability to perform simple math

Typically, you will be presented with a set of facts, ranging from simple hypothetical situations to complex charts, graphs, data correlations, etc. It is up to you to assume the role of the professional.